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Stories from
the Field
With year-round activities happening across our hubs in Nicaragua, Uganda, and the United States, there is no shortage of inspiring stories to share. Stay up to date with all of the latest news around Soccer Without Borders through our blog, newsletters, and social media.
In the Huddle: A Spotlight on the Creating Belonging Series
“Belonging”, “inclusion”, “equity”, “opportunity” – you won’t have to spend much time around a Soccer Without Borders (SWB) program...
Soccer Without Borders
Sep 21, 2022
Switch The Pitch Mobilizes Players Toward Anti-Racist Action
Switch the Pitch supporters clockwise from the upper-left: Angela Hucles Mangano from Angel City FC, CJ Brown from Chicago Fire FC, Ali...
Soccer Without Borders
Sep 8, 2022
It’s Back! The Soccer Without Borders Youth Festival is Returning January, 2023
After a three year hiatus brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to announce that the SWB...
Soccer Without Borders
Aug 16, 2022
Soccer, Education, & Community: SWB Hub Highlights from Spring 2022
Participants and coaches from SWB Colorado's Aurora site. No matter the time of year–whether you may find yourself in the middle of a...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 20, 2022
Global Rescue & Soccer Without Borders: Peace of mind as the world returns to travel
For the past 12 years, Soccer Without Borders (SWB) has had the privilege of receiving in-kind services from Global Rescue, a pioneer and...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 14, 2022
SOMOS Equidad: Promoting Gender Equity in Latin America
“WE ARE Equity”! This is not merely the English translation of SOMOS Equidad, the name given to represent the latest installment of the...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 12, 2022
World Refugee Day 2022: Celebrating and Honoring SWB's Newcomers
Today is World Refugee Day, an international day of recognition organized by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)....
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 20, 2022
Meeting Youth Where They Are: Annual Report FY21
The average soccer player spends more than 95% of the game without the ball. A match’s outcome relies much less on what you do when you...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 14, 2022
Introducing Switch the Pitch: Equipping Coaches & Youth Players to Tackle Racism in their Community
Since 2012, Soccer Without Borders (SWB) has been a proud partner of Common Goal (formerly streetfootballworld), an organization whose...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 2, 2022
PlayProud 2022: Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Youth Athletes
“We’re glad you’re here.” This is one of the mantras that defines the culture and informs the decisions of Soccer Without Borders (SWB)....
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 1, 2022
Jeremiah Lukeka Named Director at Soccer Without Borders Uganda
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is delighted to announce that Jeremiah Lukeka has been named Director of SWB Uganda. Jeremiah, or "Coach...
Soccer Without Borders
May 5, 2022
Soccer Without Borders Nicaragua a Featured Grantee of Together Women Rise
Soccer Without Borders (SWB, locally Fútbol Sin Fronteras) has been selected as a Featured Grantee of Together Women Rise in support of...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 25, 2022
Run for Soccer Without Borders at the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is excited to announce that, for the 6th year, we will have a charity team running the 2022 TCS New York...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 19, 2022
Soccer Without Borders Featured in Laureus Article
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) Founder and Oakland Program Director Ben Gucciardi and SWB Co-Founder and Executive Director Mary Conner...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 18, 2022
In Case You Missed It: How Soccer Can Support Newcomer Afghan Youth
"Any activity that centers play and that helps a person feel a sense of belonging is going to be a source of joy and is going to be a...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 14, 2022
SWB Nicaragua Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients
Soccer Without Borders Nicaragua Education program awards 2022 scholarships
Soccer Without Borders
Feb 28, 2022
Free Workshop Series: How Soccer Can Support Newcomer Afghan Youth
Soccer Without Borders is pleased to announce a new virtual workshop series entitled How Soccer Can Support Newcomer Afghan Youth. This...
Soccer Without Borders
Jan 26, 2022
Soccer Without Borders Expands Partnership with Capelli Sport
Capelli Sport and Soccer Without Borders Extend Partnership
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 20, 2021
Coaching Boys Into Men: SWB Uganda
Soccer Without Borders Uganda is the latest SWB program hub to implement the Coaching Boys Into Men (CBIM) curriculum designed and...
Jules Mayele
Nov 8, 2021
USA Global Goal 5 Accelerator: Impact Report
At Soccer Without Borders, nearly 50% of our participants and more than half of our coaches identify as female. Since our founding in...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 11, 2021
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